Young Invincibles

Our YI New York team was busy this week attending two great events. First, a discussion on the John Lewis Voting Rights Act and protecting democracy for all voters in NY building up to this election, including on college campuses. Later that day, Regional Director Sean Miller and advocate Brian Garrett joined the Reimagining Access: Philanthropic Leadership in the Post-Affirmative Action Era event hosted by Philanthropy New York

Happy #YIHomecoming! Throughout our homecoming season, we take the time to recognize YI alumni. We’d love to hear about your experience at YI and learn more about where you are now. If you’re interested, fill out the survey. Link in bio. Today we’re highlighting Greg Norwood! In his time he successfully lead YI Texas' advocate program and advisory board, helped expand our Texas outreach, and built strong relationships with stakeholders. Since leaving YI he has continued to work with young adults and advocate for their futures. He is now the Director of Grassroots Engagement and Organizing at Good Reason Houston.

Work can affect your #mentalhealth. Unsafe conditions, discrimination, job insecurity, and bullying aren’t just work issues – they can be serious risks to your mental health. Here are some tips that may help alleviate stress and improve your mental health at work. #WorldMentalHealthDay

DC - JED Empowering Minds: Policy Driven Solutions for Youth Mental Health: Martha Sanchez, YI's Director of Health Policy & Advocacy, attended The Jed Foundation (JED)'s second annual policy summit, "Empowering Minds: Policy Driven Solutions for Youth Mental Health" last week. At the summit, attendees worked towards improving the lives of young people through strategic partnerships and advocacy. YI is proud to partner with JED on their impactful youth-centered policy work toward better mental health prevention, access, and delivery systems.

There are only 27 days until Election Day. Visit our Voter Hub to get all the information you need to know about polling locations, voter information, who's on your ballot and more! https://p2a.co/fQf9w1T

#YIHomecoming is here and today we're highlight Vashti! Meet Vashti Trujillo, a passionate YI alumni who spends her time advocating for student health and financial equity. Her passion for addressing systemic barriers, particularly for students of color, continues to drive her impactful work in education policy today. If you're an alumni we invite you to fill out this survey: https://lnkd.in/esNzAQa4

Election season is here! Young people like us have the power to shape a more equitable future by exercising our right to vote. Here are the key dates you need to remember as Texas voter: - Register by Mail Deadline: Postmarked by Monday, October 7, 2024 - In Person Registration Deadline: Monday, October 7, 2024 Visit our VoterHub to access all your voter information or to see if you're registered to vote: p2a.co/fQf9w1T

Our Outreach & Enrollment Planning Summit was a success! We couldn’t have done it without our participating panelists and everyone who contributed to the event. Thank you to our panelists, participants, and supporters. Special thanks to Representative Rosa DeLauro for opening the event. Participants included: - Jennifer Sullivan (Center on Budget and Policy Priorities) - Lynn Cowles (Every Texan) - Rima Ayyad, MBA/MHA(ACCESS Health Center (Michigan)) - Nicki Bailey (First Choice Services (WV)) - Kishan Putta (DC Health Link) - Nuria P. (American Association on Health and Disability) - Tina Marshalek (Covering Wisconsin) - Jessica Huang (Young Invincibles National Youth Advisory Board)

October is #YIHomecoming and throughout this month we'll be highlighting the many alumni who have passed through our programs! Our first alumni highlight, Jasmine Hicks, discusses her passion for empowering young voices and creating meaningful change. From working on the Affordable Care Act to organizing nationwide efforts for equitable education, she exemplifies dedication to advocating for young people. Read more about Jasmine: https://lnkd.in/gWHPuQ6C

You are invited to join our “The Time Is Now: Equitable Funding Our Public Universities,” listening session on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 from 12:30pm - 3:00pm at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Current, future, and former students of public universities are invited to attend, learn about, and discuss the bill with legislative leaders, stakeholders, and Young Advocates from Young Invincibles! https://lnkd.in/dNP--xYc